Vollrath 46609 7-7/8 Inch Diameter Wine Bucket Stainless Steel with Beehive Style

The Vollrath 46609 Wine/Champagne Bucket is a commercial-grade beverage presentation piece designed for professional foodservice environments. Crafted from Type 304 18/8 stainless steel, this beehive-style wine and champagne bucket features a mirror finish exterior and a satin finish interior. With an overall height of 7-1/2" (20 x 19 cm), a top diameter of 7-7/8", and a bottom diameter of 5-3/8", it provides a durable, corrosion-resistant vessel suitable for frequent use in upscale restaurants, bars, and catering operations. Its tapered body enhances stability and aesthetic appeal, making it an ideal solution for cold wine or champagne service during high-volume events or elegant dinner settings.

Vollrath 46609 Features

This beverage bucket offers a combination of style and functionality tailored for commercial foodservice workflows. Its stainless steel construction ensures robustness for daily use, while the beehive design provides stability and an attractive presentation. Dishwasher safe for ease of maintenance, it accommodates standard wine or champagne bottles, making it suitable for banquet service, front-of-house displays, or self-service stations. The tapered shape facilitates easy cleaning and stacking, optimizing storage in busy service environments.

• Durable Type 304 18/8 stainless steel construction for high-volume use
• Mirror finish exterior and satin interior simplify cleaning and sanitation
• Beefy tapered body enhances stability during service and stacking
• 7-7/8" top diameter fits most wine and champagne bottles
• Dishwasher safe design reduces maintenance time in commercial kitchens

Ideal for professional beverage service and elegant presentation in hospitality settings.

Vollrath 46609 Technical Specs

The Vollrath 46609 Wine/Champagne Bucket is constructed from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring long-term durability and resistance to corrosion. It measures 7-1/2" high with a top diameter of 7-7/8" and a bottom diameter of 5-3/8", providing ample capacity for standard wine and champagne bottles. Weighing 2.57 lbs, this non-insulated vessel supports frequent washing in commercial dishwashers for streamlined maintenance. Its design leverages a tapered body for ergonomic handling and stable placement on serving stations. The unit operates in typical foodservice environments without requiring electrical or refrigeration components, emphasizing ease of use and sanitation for high-turnover outlets.

• Material: Stainless steel, Type 304 18/8, corrosion-resistant
• Dimensions: 7-1/2" height, 7-7/8" top dia., 5-3/8" bottom dia.
• Weight: 2.57 lbs (product weight)
• Finish: Mirror exterior, satin interior
• Dishwasher Safe: Yes, simplifies cleaning routine
• Capacity Compatibility: Suitable for standard wine and champagne bottles

• Electrical Requirements: None
• Construction & Finish: Stainless steel with mirror and satin finishes
• Temperature Range: Suitable for cold contents, operating range dependent on external refrigeration
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Dishwasher safe, no special disassembly required
• Usage Environment: Perfect for front-of-house beverage stations and catering setups

What is a commercial wine cooler?

A commercial wine cooler is a specialized storage and serving vessel designed for professional foodservice use to keep wine and champagne chilled during service. These units, like the Vollrath 46609 wine bucket, are constructed from durable stainless steel, often featuring attractive finishes such as mirror or satin. They are typically used in upscale restaurants, banquet halls, and catering venues for presentation and temperature control of premium beverages. Suitable for high-volume environments, these buckets support efficient workflow in wine service, complementing glassware and decanting stations.

Top Wine Buckets for Foodservice and Hospitality

Designed for medium-volume beverage service, the Vollrath 46609 wine bucket offers durability, style, and ease of maintenance, making it suitable for a variety of foodservice environments including upscale restaurants, banquet halls, and catering operations.

• Operation Type — suitable for banquet and bar service
• Kitchen Type — ideal for upscale foodservice venues
• Foodservice Category — professional wine and champagne presentation
• Workload Qualifier — moderate throughput for daily service
• Use Case — efficient cold beverage display during events and service hours

Why Choose Vollrath 46609?

Vollrath 46609 outperforms similar wine and champagne buckets with its high-quality stainless steel construction, attractive beehive style, and dishwasher-safe design, enabling reliable performance and easy cleaning in demanding foodservice settings. Its tapered body enhances stability during service, and the mirror finish elevates presentation standards. This model is crafted to meet the needs of busy hospitality operations requiring durable, stylish, and practical beverage presentation equipment.

• Compact footprint with premium stainless steel material
• Design combines elegance with operational durability
• Supports quick cleaning to maximize turnover efficiency
• Beefy tapered shape enhances stability on crowded stations
• Holds standard wine and champagne bottles securely